Foodie France

Paris Brest: a perfect patisserie for cyclists

The perfect patisserie for cyclists? Meet the Paris Brest

11th Sep 2025

It may not be the most decadent or exotic choice from the patisserie counter, but look beyond the burnished berries and glossy chocolate to a more hum...

Discover some of French Cycling Holidays' favourite French cheeses - Les Fromages de France!

21st Aug 2025

If you have ever been fortunate to indulge in one of our legendary cycle tour picnics, you will know that local cheeses play a big part. In fact, ch...

French Cycling Holidays - A Culinary Odyssey Part 4 Burgundy

7th Aug 2025

Part 4 - Burgundy Whilst Burgundy (or "bourgogne" in French) is famed for its refined red wines and elegant whites, neither the Burgundians, nor...

Eating locally and with the seasons: the French way

5th Jun 2025

Pedalling makes you hungry. And arguably, nowhere more is this true than in the gastronomic capital of the world! Little wonder then, that cyclin...

French Cycling Holidays - A Culinary Odyssey Part 3 Loire

26th May 2025

Part 3 - Loire Valley France's longest natural waterway: the Loire, river of kings, winds gracefully along 1014km of gentle countryside, nourishing t...

How to order a coffee in France : a guide for cyclists

15th May 2025

Sipping a café au lait in a leafy square after a morning’s pedalling is one of the daily pleasures of touring France by bike. But after p...